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Assistant Site Manager

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Taylor Wimpey plc

Make a Home at Taylor Wimpey At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. 

With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life.

Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. 

Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it.

Job Summary

To efficiently manage the field operations including controlling sub-contractors day-to-day operations and ensuring that material supplies are available in conjunction with the Site Manager.

Assist the Site Manager in the planning and programming of site activities ensuring the work is completed in a safe manner. Deputise for the Site Manager where necessary and managing quality standards to meet customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

Organisation and Control of labour and sub-contractors 

Completion of weekly planning sheets to ensure the overall build programme is met. 
Provide direction to individual contractors and contractormanagement to ensure quality standards are met. 
Co-ordinate with the Site Manager to ensure the availability of materials to meet the construction programme.  Health and Safety  

Ensure all site personnel comply with the Construction Health and Safety Regulations 1974 as amended together with the Taylor Wimpey Health and Safety Procedures Manual. 
Carry out frequent inspection of all operations to ensure they are carried out in a safe manner. 
Ensure all operatives are working to the method statements and risk assessments submitted by the relevant sub-contractors or Taylor Wimpey management. 
Comply with the site specific environmental action plan requirements.  Sales 

Liaise on a daily basis with the Sales Executive regarding customer options and variations. 
 Liaise with the Sales Executive, Buying Department and sub-contractors regarding the supply and installation of customer choices. 
Co-ordinating with the Sales Executive the resolution of customer issues.  Site Inspection 

Plan and arrange visits of National House Builders Council inspection to carry out stage inspections. 
 Plan and arrange with Local Authority statutory services to carry out stage inspections. 
Accompany inspectors during the course of their visits.  Customer Care 

Assist the site manager in completion of the Home Quality Inspection (HQI), prior to Customer Relations Manager HQI sign off inspection. 
Ensure that at legal completion the house is defect free, clean and ready for occupation, inclusive of all items identified at Home Quality Inspection
Assist the Site Manager and Customer Relations Manager if required, in regular visits to customers post legal completion to ensure the customers satisfaction with their new home. 
Undertake regular inspection of each property during each stage of the build process and complete snagging lists
Ensure all contractors work to issued drawings, company specification and trade conditions/scope of works.  Site Presentation 

Assist the Site Manager applying Company operating framework franchise rules in respect of street scene etc.  Control of Work 

Ensure that requisite waste disposal skips and tip skips are available. 
Ensure that sub-contractors and direct labour separate waste in accordance with Company policy

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

Trade background
NVQ Residential Construction Site Supervision L4
Detailed knowledge of building process, including NHBC and Building Regulations
First aid qualified
CSCS card holder at Manager/Supervisor level

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve.

We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions.  We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover.  Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home.    

We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work.

If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. 

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us during the application process that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.

Internal Applicants: Please inform your line manager if you wish to apply for this role

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